'65 GT350 on BaT

[2112]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-shelby-mustang-gt350-3/


This 1965 Shelby GT350 was reportedly sold new at Archway Motors in Baltimore, Maryland and was converted into an SCCA B Production vintage race car in the 1980s by the late Walt Hane. It wears serial #SFM5S471 and is registered with the Shelby American Automobile Club. The seller has owned the car since 2003 and campaigned it between 2004 and 2013, averaging three events per year. Finished in Sapphire Blue with white stripes, the car is equipped with an R-model type front apron and Torq Thrust wheels. Power is provided by a freshly-rebuilt 293ci SBF V8 paired with a 4-speed Jerico transmission and 4.11 Detroit Locker rear axle. Competition equipment includes a full roll cage, triple-disc clutch, upgraded suspension, Fuel Safe fuel cell, Halon fire-suppression system, and more as outlined in the listing below. The seller retired from racing a few years ago, and this GT350 is now offered on a bill of sale in Virginia with a VRG logbook, spec sheets, receipts from recent service, and a spares package

BaT Essentials
Lot #17513
Seller: halmar
Location: Gainesville, Virginia 20155
Chassis: SFM5S471
Vintage B Production Racer
Built by Walter Hane
293ci OHV V8
4-Speed Jerico Gearbox
2018 Engine Rebuild
Sapphire Blue w/ White Stripes
4.11 Detroit Locker
Torq Thrust Wheels
SAAC Registered
Receipts and Spares
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

[CSX 4133]

With the exception of being a '65 this car could be my cars twin.   

[JWH]

Acquiring this would be a dilemma....do you restore it and remove all traces of the work done by the "B" production champion and perhaps the most knowledgeable guy at making a GT350 stonking fast, Walt Hane? Or do you leave as-is, a heart pounding all-out race car and preserve one of Walt's masterpieces?
     

[terlingua11]

That's really a great looking car. If I was in the market for a track car, that would be it-

The only real issue is that 65's bring such strong money, and this is so far from a strong money 65, I'm guessing the expectation level of the seller is still pretty high. With the lack of original 65 Shelby parts around, it would be pretty hard to bring this back from a track car-

It will be interesting to see what it brings $$$ wise. I actually like the fact that it's a real deal Shelby.

[terlingua11]

Acquiring this would be a dilemma....do you restore it and remove all traces of the work done by the "B" production champion and perhaps the most knowledgeable guy at making a GT350 stonking fast, Walt Hane? Or do you leave as-is, a heart pounding all-out race car and preserve one of Walt's masterpieces?
     

I hope it stays as is!!

[davez]

It says bill of sale. No title?

[terlingua11]

Looks like you can bypass BAT and buy it right now for $289K

http://dadsclassiccars.com/used-1965-shelby-gt350-for-sale-in-marshall-va-sfm5s471-521856

[Bigfoot]

That would b fun!

[Sfm6sxxx]

It says bill of sale. No title?

It depends on the state.  New York did not issue titles until 1973.  You get a Transferable Registration for pre-73 vehicles.

[2112]

With the exception of being a '65 this car could be my cars twin.   

At first glance, I thought it was your car.

Acquiring this would be a dilemma....do you restore it and remove all traces of the work done by the "B" production champion and perhaps the most knowledgeable guy at making a GT350 stonking fast, Walt Hane? Or do you leave as-is, a heart pounding all-out race car and preserve one of Walt's masterpieces?
     

I hope it stays as is!!

Me too

[CSX 4133]

I'm hoping a SAAC member ends up with this car, even better would be a SAAC member that is in close proximity to me. We can tag team at Vintage races.   

[GT350Lad]

What a beast, I agree that it would be hard to transform it back, I just love the look of it

[Bob Gaines]

I is not uncommon for the better race shops to stich weld all of the seams where the chassis is put together to stiffen the chassis . Subframe connectors are typically frowned on in the different vintage venues. It is not something that was done back in the day however it is allowed as for as I know in the various vintage racing venues. In those case's removing the hundreds of stitch welds is very hard to do and takes hundreds of hours. Of course you would only want to do that if trying to convert back to concours vintage street trim or concours vintage competition trim.  I know of a Race Shelby that had that resto work done and talked to the restorer about the process . Saying it is a hard to do tedious job is a understatement .  I would be surprised if this particular Walt Hane prepared car doesn't have this stiffening done. Just wanted to inform in case someone had the idea of converting back to street trim.   

[CharlesTurner]

It would be a monumental task to convert back to street/original configuration.  Not to mention acquiring all the missing shelby-specific parts.  Anything is possible though.  Maybe acquire a 6 cyl fastback with a nice chassis and transfer all the parts from 471 to recreate the same race car.

[davez]

It says bill of sale. No title?
It depends on the state.  New York did not issue titles until 1973.  You get a Transferable Registration for pre-73 vehicles.

The ad doesn't say Transferable Registration. The car is in Virginia. We have Titles in Virginia. Registrations  in VA are for when you get it  tagged and insured.  I bought a car from NY and Virginia will issue a title based on some out of state registrations / pink slips etc. You can't get a title in Virginia if all you have is a Bill of Sale. It's probably important if there is other non listed paperwork stating ownership.